Art Pro Net Podcast

A quick episode that I hope you will listen to.  A thank you to everyone who made this weekend so fantastic, and some of my thoughts on what sharing perspectives and making connections are really some of the most amazing parts of being an art pro.  

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This episode is all about where and how to make a positive impression that will build your professional network and lead to your success as an art pro.  We go through suggestions on where to network, and how including vital steps from elevator pitches to followup.  Networking can be the difference between you getting the next big break or not getting noticed at all.

Build your network at Art Linx!

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One of my favorite people and places...Julie DeVere the curator and collections manager at Filoli.  We talk about all the specifics of managing a historic home collection where the biggest object is the actual house.  We talk about how she got to where she is and everything from dusting cornice work to keeping supermodels off the mantel.

Also, let me reiterate a big shout out to the team at Tru-Vue, Inc. and thank them for being a sponsor of the Art Linx Conference this July!

Such a fun episode!  Join me as we talk to Sheela Zubkousky about finding her way to working as a framer, and the intricacies of caretaking for artwork.  Her work, like many art pros, is a special skill that protects art from time and interaction while also disappearing into the background.  

Thanks for listening and check out our summer Art Linx Conference: Freelance Framework at artpronet.com.

Art Exhibitions and Installations need the specialized skills of both art pros and general contractors.  In this episode, I go through the finer points of how these two groups can be utilized to maximize your time and money whether it is in a gallery space or your home.

If you need help deciding on and finding the right specialist contact us today through our site at artpronet.com.

Here is our interview with the creators of CatalogIt. Dan Rael and Howard Burrows discuss the newest innovation in collections management and how breaking into the museum space is not always easy. Not only find out about the program but also about the guys behind it and how you can be an art pro in the tech realm too.

After discussing packing with an artist I realized that not everyone knows about the different levels of packing strength we use in collections.  Listen as we go into an explanation of these levels and what you should consider when deciding how to pack your collection for storage, shipping, or whatever kind of moving you need to plan out. 

Remember that you can always contact us at Art Pro Net to get specific help with your packing planning.

The first ever interview episode on the Art Pro Net Podcast features Joy Tahan Ruddell, a registrar with more than 20 years of experience in every sort of collection you can imagine.  In this episode, we discuss how she got into registration, the difference between working in a museum and as a contractor, and her thoughts on priorities in collections policymaking.

For more info on Joy check out https://joytahanruddell.com/

Although counterintuitive to collections management, it is important to keep unnecessary materials and equipment out of precious storage space.  In this episode, we talk about ways to categorize and analyze the non-collection materials that accumulate in all our storage spaces.  Kelly talks about the costs of making space but why they are so crucial.  Also announced, SAVE THE DATE for the Art Pro Net Art Linx Conference on July 20th in Berkeley and keep an eye on artpronet.com for more details.

Creating a new storage space can be a daunting task to take on…especially where to start with finding the right equipment. Sourcing projects can have big budgets and small, and no matter what your budget there are some secrets to making the process run smoothly. Also, once you get that equipment, assigning the right locations is important. How do you get started and what should you consider?